Hello Yuma! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys, Wild Water Wednesdays, and Beetlejuice Jr. - the musical + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New leadership takes charge: Yuma Proving Ground named Matthew Kelly fire chief June 22 after six-month hiatus. A YPG veteran with two decades in the Air Force, he plans to bolster operations and teamwork -- meet YPG's new fire chief.
Student art on display: YUHSD’s advanced digital photography students are now showcased at the Yuma Art Center in 3-Way Exposure featuring Kofa, San Luis, and Cibola. The exhibition continues through August 21, 2026 -- learn more about the exhibit.
Genre-blending night ahead: Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys will bring The Brotherhood Tour 2026 to Quechan Casino Resort’s Pipa Event Center on October 17, blending rock, blues, folk, R&B, and country -- see the tour lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Desert shade, delivered: If your patio’s crying for relief, 24th Street Nursery & Landscaping has palms and desert-hardy plants that actually thrive here, plus pros who handle tree installs, irrigation, and xeriscaping so you don’t have to. Local crew, clean work, happier yard... and finally, a reason to sit outside again.
Level up your evening: DOSIS VR Games is a local VR arcade that lets you squad up for immersive worlds, then switch gears to old-school fun with pool, air hockey, and classic cabinets. Easy plan for a weeknight reset or a family weekend, no sunburn required.
River reset, anyone?: Gateway Park is your close-to-home spot for sandy toes, playground laps for the kids, and a mellow hour casting from the fishing docks. This week, pack a picnic, claim a shady shelter, and let the river handle the cooling.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
💦 Wild Water Wednesdays @ Back 2 Nature Learning Center (Somerton) | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:00 AM – Let the kids go wild at Wild Water Wednesdays, a glorious mess of water play, mud pies, and squeals, out at Back 2 Nature. They splash, you supervise with coffee and smugness, everyone sleeps well. $15 per child, $5 per sibling.
🧒 Pre Tween Night @ Family Room Yuma | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Drop the small humans, ages 7 to 9, for a screen-free evening of snacks, games, and full-volume giggles, then enjoy the rare sound of your own thoughts. It is a safe, drop-off setup, spots capped at 15, $30 for members, $45 for nonmembers.
🖼 Gallery Exhibition Reception @ Yuma Art Center | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Yuma Art Center is hosting an opening reception for 3-Way Exposure, a showcase of sharp-eyed student photographers from Kofa, San Luis, and Cibola. Expect fresh perspectives, hometown pride, and free admission, plus the kind of air conditioning you brag about to visiting relatives.
🎭 Beetlejuice Jr. - The Musical @ Yuma Theatre | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – Beetlejuice Jr. revives the snarky ghost as a family-friendly musical, staged by local young talent. It is showtime, but bedtime-friendly. Think 1988 mischief, fewer jump scares, more jazz hands, and Eddie Perfect earworms that move in rent-free.
🐾 Play Day with the Animals @ Saddles of Joy | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Saturday mornings call for hoofbeats, feathers, and barnyard therapy that beats your co-pay. Ride a horse, pet a chicken, brush a goat, and share fruits and veggies with the piggies, closed-toe shoes required. Admission is free, donations keep the gates open.
✂ Mini Makers Craft + Story Time @ Olive + Oak Creative Studio | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – If your fridge is begging for gallery pieces, Mini Maker Mornings at Olive + Oak deliver. Kids paint a birthday cake for America's 250th, then enjoy story time while masterpieces dry, and you enjoy a breather. All ages, short and sweet, and parental assists welcome.
💃 Dance Through the Decades @ Tarros Chicali | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 PM – Think you can still shimmy from Motown to Madonna? Yuma's biggest Pride dance party is name-your-price at the door, family friendly to start, with a lip sync battle, dress like your favorite decade or icon, bites from Mariscos El Ruso, and persuasive drink specials.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Yuma report Weather forecastToday — High: 112°F — Low: 84°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 112. Heat index values as high as 110. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 84. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 111°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 111. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. This house is wildThis updated Foothills home blends roomy comfort with standout extras, including bright open-concept living spaces, a refreshed bath, a separate office, and a hobby room. Outside, the backyard feels like a private resort with a full-sized pool, jets, and a massive built-in bar. A 4-car garage and RV garage with vehicle lift add serious wow factor.
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